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Former Vol Jamarion Sharp picks Ole Miss for final season of college ball
Former John A. Logan big man Jamarion Sharp announced on Instagram Thursday that he is transferring to Ole Miss. The 7’5 center led the nation in blocks the past two seasons at Western Kentucky. In 32 games
Sesser-Valier seeking new head boys basketball coach
The Sesser-Valier Red Devils boys basketball program is searching for a new head coach. Sesser-Valier CUSD #196 has posted the vacancy notice on their website.
Logan receives commitment from Carterville star Hawkins
Jonh A. Logan men’s basketball has begun to tap the local talent for next year’s roster. Carterville Lions star Caden Hawkins announced on social media Thursday night that he is committing to the NJCAA National Champions. Committed!
Legislation makes Illinois the first state to give the Income Share Agreement industry its own law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A nonprofit policy organization is speaking out against legislation in Springfield that would make Illinois the first state to give the Income Share Agreement industry its own law. ISAs are a type of
More international laborers working on Illinois hog farms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Hog farm worker wages have gone up more than 20% in the past three years, but Illinois pork producers still can’t find enough workers. Chad Leman, president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association,
Legendary talk show host Jerry Springer dies at age 79
Legendary talk-show host Jerry Springer has died at age 79. Bradley Singer, a representative for Springer, confirmed that Springer died peacefully at his home in Chicago on Thursday morning following a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Jene
Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman whose accusations led to Emmett Till’s murder, dies at 88
Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, has died in hospice care in Louisiana at age 88. Donham died Tuesday
U.S. Navy says Iran has seized oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that Iran seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The Navy’s 5th Fleet said the oil tanker Advantage Sweet, which is registered under a Marshall Islands flag, was seized by Iranian
Alter Bridge to launch 2023 North American Tour
Alter Bridge will launch a final North American leg of their Pawns & Kings tour throughout August. Sevendust and Mammoth WVH will serve as support for the run. The trio of bands already announced a handful of